Ruth Brown is a respected author and illustrator of beloved British children's books. Her works are characterized by a deep understanding of child psychology and the world, filled with imaginative storytelling and a distinctive visual style. The themes in her books often explore relationships, emotions, and everyday life in a way that is both childlike and insightful. Brown focuses on creating stories that not only entertain but also foster empathy and imagination in young readers.
Children will delight in following the black cat's progress through the dark wood, into the dark house, and eventually to the surprise discovery at the back of the toy cupboard, in this mysterious, beautifully illustrated picture book.
The gardener tells of the devoted dog who lingered near his master's grave from 1858 until his own death in 1872 and who won the affection of an entire town in Scotland.
This book passionately illustrates why the celebration of Black girlhood is essential. Based on the principles and practices of a Black girl-centered program, it examines how performances of everyday Black girlhood are mediated by popular culture, personal truths, and lived experiences, and how the discussion and critique of these factors can be a great asset in the celebration of Black girls. Drawing on scholarship from women’s studies, African American studies, and education, the book skillfully joins poetry, autobiographical vignettes, and keen observations into a wholehearted, participatory celebration of Black girls in a context of hip-hop feminism and critical pedagogy. Through humor, honesty, and disciplined research it argues that hip-hop is not only music, but also an effective way of working with Black girls. Black Girlhood Celebration recognizes the everyday work many young women of color are doing, outside of mainstream categories, to create social change by painting an unconventional picture of how complex – and necessary – the goal of Black girl celebration can be.
An adorable count-down book with rhyme, now in a mini hardback edition with card pages. Shortlisted for both the Picture Book and Early Exploration categories of the Teach Early Years Awards 2021Nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2022
The farmer is snoozing on the hay in his barn, surrounded by his dozy animals, when the fly buzzing about lands on his nose! It has been compared to the traditional rhyme, The House That Jack Built, and has the same satisfying cause and result domino effect!
In this twist on the favourite childhood game, the reader must solve a riddle to guess which animal is hiding, and then search for it in the beautifully detailed illustrations.
"If you plant ten seeds, what do you get? Follow nature's wonderful cycle in this engaging counting book with a difference!"--P. [4] of cover.
